Healthy Iced Matcha Green Tea Recipe

Healthy Iced Matcha Green Tea Recipe

Iced tea is a delicious and refreshing drink, but did you know that many store-bought brands contain more sugar than a soft drink? When you make your own at home, you’re in control of the ingredients and the sugar content which means you’ll get a healthier product. In this blog post, you’ll find a delicious and healthy iced tea recipe that’s easy to make too. The star ingredient is matcha powder which gives the tea a light and refreshing flavour without the calories.

Matcha is an antioxidant-packed superfood that more people are making a staple in their daily diet for the health benefits. Matcha powder is created by turning the whole tea leaf into a vibrant powder. The process used to create matcha preserves all the health benefits in the leaves — read more about the matcha health benefits here.

Healthy Iced Matcha Green Tea Recipe

Ingredients:
Makes 1 Jug (1 litre)

● 1 jug (1 litre) water (sparkling, still or tap)
● 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
● 1 fresh lemon, sliced
● 1 apple, sliced
● 1-3 tsp high quality natural maple syrup (adjust based on preferred sweetness)
● 1 handful of fresh mint leaves

Method:
1. Mix the matcha into half a cup of hot water. Stir thoroughly to remove any clumps.
2. Stir your teaspoon/s of pure maple syrup into your cup.
3. Pour the tea into a jug half full of water. Stir to mix, and add ice.
4. Add the apple, lemon and mint leaves. Stir and enjoy!

Note: Ensure you buy matcha that is high quality so you receive the full health benefits. High quality matcha is from Japan, premium grade or higher, and should be a vibrant green colour.

This is a Guest Article. Author Bio:

Erin Young is a health writer and a tea expert. She owns two tea brands; Evergreen Matcha in the USA and Zen Green Tea in Australia. She partners with sustainable tea farms in Kyoto, Japan to source her premium matcha powder.